Arizona Legislature Enacts Helpful Changes To Contractor Licensing Laws

Each applicant for a license with the Registrar of Contractors (ROC) must provide identifying information to the ROC relevant to the agency’s exercise of discretion to grant the license. Under measures enacted during the 2018 session of the Arizona Legislature, the nature and scope of information has been revised, clarified and in part has eased the process for a license to be obtained. Legislation introduced by Sen. Karen Fann (SB1375) and Rep. Toma (HB2550), which Governor Ducey recently signed into law makes changes to the laws that should be welcomed by contractors.   

As a result of these law changes, the updated ROC statutes require that the contractor license applicant must specify the type of license sought and demonstrate that the applicant and its qualifying party have the necessary training and experience. The application process also requires the submission of information that identifies the applicant, including the names and addresses of the applicant,